Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was evident that a good many stations were sending, and that the air all about was full of the waves.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was evident that a good many stations were sending, and that the air all about was full of the waves.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that a good many stations were sending, and that the air all about was full of the waves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

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From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was evident that a good many stations were sending, and that the air all about was full of the waves.

a person of German nationality

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was evident that a good many stations were sending, and that the air all about was full of the waves.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

hear with intention

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

not any; not one

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading It was evident that a good many stations were sending, and that the air all about was full of the waves.

in or at or to some place

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

not in physical motion

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

closely encircling

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

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From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

in or at that place or location

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

past form of “tune” — adjust for (better) functioning

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The instruments here were tuned to a certain wave length, and he guessed that this was standard for all Russian military stations, and different from that of the Germans.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading It was evident that a good many stations were sending, and that the air all about was full of the waves.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

at the time that

From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

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From this reading But when he held his circuit to listen he got whisperings that sounded almost like static electricity.

which person or people

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

medium for communication

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading WITHIN THE ENEMY'S LINES For many reasons Fred did not want to hold a long talk with the Suwalki operator.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading German wireless stations were undoubtedly at work in the surrounding country, and, though there was no great danger that his messages might be intercepted and read, it was not advisable, of course, to let the Germans, who were sure to be watchful, know that there was a private Russian station somewhere within German limits.